Building Healthy Communities
Summer Mini-Grant Opportunity
Background
In partnership with the California Endowment, the Richmond Community Foundation is offeringthis Summer Mini-GrantsProgram to build healthy environments where children and youth can grow up to be healthy, safe and ready to learn. These mini-grants target children living in the Iron Triangle, Belding Woods, Coronado, Pullman and North Richmond neighborhoods.
Summer Mini-Grants
In many communities across California, there is an acute need for summer youth programming. That is why the California Endowment and the Richmond Community Foundation are pleased to make a limited number of small grants available to engage young people in safe and meaningful activities during the summer, when traditional schools are not in session.
These mini-grants are intended to give local kidsthe opportunity to acquire new skills, participate in enrichment activities and educational outings, participate in civic engagement projects,improve their health and become more physically active. Examples of potential programs or projects include neighborhood clean-up events, educational trips, community art, music or video projects, etc.
How Much is Available?
Grants ranging from $500 - 1,000 will be awarded to eligible projects that present a clear and compelling case for funding. Awards will be made for activities taking place during the summer months of 2017. Grant period is June 1 through August 1, 2017. The total number of grants available will be determined by the amount of each award.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants are individuals, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, or public agencies. Individuals who apply must partner with a nonprofit organization that will act as the fiscal sponsor for the project.
How to Apply
Please respond to the questions on the next page. You can answer the questions on the application itself and return it with the required attachmentsto the Richmond Community Foundation by email to Monica Lazo, Director of Grants Management at , or by US mail to:
Richmond Community Foundation
Attn: Monica Lazo, Director of Grants Management
1014 Florida Avenue, Suite 200
Richmond, CA 94804
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 19th, 2017
(postmarks will not be accepted).
Summer Youth Opportunities Mini-Grant Application
Please submit to the Richmond Community Foundation by May 19, 2017
How Can We Contact You?
Organization Name: ______
Contact Name and Title:______
Mailing Address: ______
Phone: ______
Email address: ______Website: ______
Tax ID Number:______
Fiscal Sponsor?
Are you applying as an individual? Yes No
If yes, who is your fiscal sponsor? ______
Fiscal Sponsor contact person: ______
Phone and/or email address ______
Fiscal Sponsor Tax ID Number: ______
What Do You Propose To Do?
1)Please describe your proposed project and the activities that will take place. Include projected dates, hours and location of proposed activities.
2)What community need does this project intend to meet?
3)Approximately how many young people will you serve? ______
4)How do you plan to recruit participants?
5)Will you be partnering with any other organizations or individuals on this project? If yes, please tell us who your partners are.
6)Why are you the right person/organization to lead this project? Tell us a little bit about your experience working with young people?
7)Please complete the budget form below.
Budget Item: / Amount Requested1.
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TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED / $
8)What other income do you anticipate for this project? Describe additional funding or grants, fees, in-kind support, etc.
9)Please make sure you have completed all elements of your grant request before submitting your application:
☐I have fully reviewed and understand the Richmond Community Foundation Summer Grant GUIDELINES.
☐I have completed the Grant Application.
☐I am attaching a copy of my 501(c)3 documentation (or a copy of my agreement, MOU with my 501(c)3 fiscal agent, if applicable.)
☐I am attaching a copy of my most recent 990 form.
A picture is worth a thousand words! Please include any pictures, video or audio files that provide us with a better understanding of your project. Attach files as needed.
THANK YOU!